Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 300-399 - Environmental Protection - Water Regulation
Chapter NR 300 - Time Limits And Fees For Waterway And Wetland Permit Decisions
Subchapter I - Regulatory Decisions
Section NR 300.11 - Waterway and wetland permit fees
Current through November 25, 2024
(1) WETLAND PERMIT FEES. The application fee for an authorization to proceed under a wetland general permit under s. 281.36(3g), Stats., is $600. The application fee for a wetland individual permit under s. 281.36(3m), Stats., is $1,700.
(2) WATERWAY GENERAL PERMIT FEE. The application fee for an authorization to proceed under a waterway general permit under ss. 30.206 and 30.2065, Stats., is $350.
(3) WATERWAY INDIVIDUAL PERMIT FEES.
(4) NOTIFICATIONS. The fee for a class 1 notice in s. NR 300.08 (1) (c) or (3) (c) published by the department is $150.
(5) EXPEDITED SERVICE FEES. The department shall charge an additional $3,500 if an applicant requests in writing that the permit, approval authorization, or determination be issued, or the contract be granted, within a time period that is shorter than what is statutorily specified.
(6) AFTER-THE-FACT FEES. The fee for an after-the-fact permit under s. NR 300.20 shall be double the original permit fee.
(7) WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION. The department shall charge a $750 fee to process a water quality certification request under ch. NR 299 unless the request also requires a state permit, in which case this fee is waived.
(8) GENERAL PERMIT REFUND. If an applicant withdraws a general permit application prior to the department making a decision, the permit fee shall be refunded to the applicant. The fee shall not be refunded to the applicant if a permit decision is issued or the permit application is dismissed.
(9) INDIVIDUAL PERMIT REFUND. A refund for individual permit fees may only be granted if an applicant withdraws an individual permit application before the application is determined to be complete under s. NR 300.07 (3).
(10) PAYMENT. The department may utilize an electronic payment system for collecting payment. The department may impose a $3 service fee to use the electronic payment system.